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Kulveer Taggar

Kulveer Taggar

Entrepreneur, angel investor, and founder of Phosphor Capital

San Francisco, California, United States
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Mumbai, India
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London, UK
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Joined May 2025
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Summary

Kulveer Taggar is a seasoned entrepreneur with a deep history in the Y Combinator ecosystem, first as a founder of Auctomatic (W07) and Zeus Living (S11), and now as the founder of Phosphor Capital, an investment firm exclusively backing YC startups. He is recognized for his ability to scale companies, having grown Zeus Living to $450M in revenue, and his resilience in navigating significant business challenges, including a successful pivot during the pandemic. forbes+4
With nearly two decades of involvement in Y Combinator, Kulveer Taggar has co-founded companies with notable figures like Patrick and John Collison, Harj Taggar, and Tom Blomfield. His extensive experience provides him with a unique perspective, enabling him to identify and support high-potential founders, as evidenced by his current role at Phosphor Capital where he aims to be the best investor in YC companies. forbes+2
Kulveer Taggar is a prolific angel investor, having written over 200 post-YC checks and invested in numerous early-stage companies through platforms like AngelList. His investment philosophy centers on backing founders who demonstrate strong work ethic and ability to execute quickly, with a focus on a wide range of industries. nfx+2

Work

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Writing

The Pandemic Crushed My Startup: How We Pivoted and Came Back

January 11, 2021

An honest account by Kulveer Taggar recounting the challenges faced by Zeus Living during the 2020 pandemic, including significant revenue loss, two rounds of layoffs, and a successful pivot that led to the company's survival and most profitable quarter. It highlights lessons learned about resilience, teamwork, and leadership during crisis.

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Introducing Zeus 🏡

August 16, 2016

Kulveer Taggar's Medium post introducing Zeus Living, detailing the company's vision as a tech-driven property manager focused on corporate rentals, its genesis, and progress. He explains Zeus's unique approach to signing leases directly with landlords, guaranteeing fixed monthly income, and leveraging technology for efficiency and tenant experience.

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Notes

MWMatthias Wolfsaid
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is one of the most impressive entrepreneurs they know who succeeded after a failed startup and time at another startup.

Apr 6, 2026

TDTanishka Dubeysaid
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is someone they'd go to for practical advice on launching a new business.

Feb 20, 2026

ATAustin Tindlesaid
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has made a big positive impact as a VC in the local SF startup community.

Dec 22, 2025